COLLEGE STREET, SA18 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA18 2BU

COLLEGE STREET, SA18 2BU, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.71 per 1,000 population. This SA18 2BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SA18 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SA18 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SA18 2BU, encompassing approximately 1735 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SA18 2BU area, explore the SA18 2BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SA18 2BU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Clos Y Coleg with total crimes: 6
  • Ffordd Florence with total crimes: 2

COLLEGE STREET, SA18 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.71-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.49200.00%
Other theft33.46200.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Public order21.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.3642.86%
Public order511.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.88100.00%
Other crime32.310.00%
Shoplifting31.7350.00%
Drugs21.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.560.00%
Public order38.07-50.00%
Shoplifting21.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.71-33.33%
Public order68.07100.00%
Shoplifting33.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Other theft11.15-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.630.00%
Other theft512.100.00%
Drugs42.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.73-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.15-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.88-58.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.5650.00%
Public order46.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-50.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.14-11.11%
Public order74.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0350.00%
Other theft23.460.00%
Shoplifting11.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.10-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour45.19100.00%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-25.00%
Burglary11.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.020.00%
Public order49.220.00%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 202414
June 202414
May 202421
February 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
December 20234
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA18 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Clos Y Coleg
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ffordd Florence
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. A483
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ffordd-Yr-Orsaf
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Stryd-Y-Gwynt
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Heol-Y-Wyrddol
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Myddynfych
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tir-Y-Dail Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Drugs1